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Speaker 1: you know there are many that claim simply because of

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Speaker 1: But let's start with their schedule. They got several huge breaks.

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Speaker 1: reasonable expectations. Third year at Michigan, Jim Harbaugh wanted only

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Speaker 1: getting clubbed by Ohio State. This stuff takes time. The

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Speaker 1: idea that the transfer portal is this magic elixer. Go

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Speaker 1: I get they're upgrading to better coaches and better programs,

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Speaker 1: you go, say it again. Lose close to LSU, close

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Speaker 1: But you'll feel good when the season ends. The offense

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